We saw Chicago in May 08 and were not disappointed.
A great show; stylish cast; and a terrific experience.
All of us thought Bianca Marroquin was truly mesmerizing. (Ie: the dance sequence she does in sync with two other male dancers was breathtakingly good / outstanding.)
An absolute star!
You’d see the show just to watch Ms Marroquin perform.

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Awesome, Aug 13, 2006

reviewer: Paul+Kris Everett from Hull,East Yorkshire,England.

WE have just visited to New York to celebrate my wifes 50th birthday on August 10th `06.To finish the day off we went to see Chicago, what more can we say? Brilliant cast,superb music,overall a fantastic performance.A perfect end to the day.(Our advice,go and see it if you get the chance)Many thanks to all the cast.

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The show was amazing... and all that jazz!, Apr 01, 2007

reviewer: Maddie :) from Anytown, AT 55555

I loved the show! Bebe Neuwirth is so talented, and it made my day seeing her on stage! It proves how great of an actress she is, because you would never know this was the same woman who played Lilith on Cheers!! I heart her!!!! Brenda Braxton was amazing, too!! She's very inspiring! The whole cast just gave a killer (haha) performance!! 5 stars isn't enough!! I'd give oodles more!

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Brenda Braxton fantastic and Chicago team very good, Sep 28, 2008

reviewer: Maria from Spain

I saw Chicago at Embassador Theater in NY on 11th September of 2008. All the spectacle was very nice and high quality, particularly Brenda Braxton a great jewel as singer, actress and dancer.

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Very Entertaining, Jul 11, 2006

reviewer: Mike from Denver, CO

Rita Wilson may be among the lesser talented people on the stage but, she nonetheless make the whole thing work. She sings well and, her stage presence is electrifying.

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Fantastic!, Jul 11, 2006

reviewer: Mary Ann from Orlando, FL USA

I saw this show last Friday. I have seen quite a few Broadway productions and found this cast to be outstanding. The energy and stage presence of the performers was great. Rita Wilson does a great job as Roxie, especially for her Broadway debut!

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ALL RIGHT ON THE NIGHT !!!!!, May 17, 2007

reviewer: ANNE LIVERMAN from Ashbourne, Derbyshire England

Having seen CHICHAGO in UK last month took a chance to witness the BROADWAY production on mon 14 May and was not disappointed!!It was great having orchestra centre stage with such an energetic conductor as LESLIE STIFELMAN costumes were great, singing special note must be given to R LOWE as Miss Sunshine what a voice!The cast were on fire but the sound when acting didnt always reach my ears on row D IN THE UPPER Circle hope production side will sit up there and rectify it for future visitors !!Loved the shabby chic of the ambassador theatre and the kindness of the staff it was so welcoming please dont change it. Highlight as we left, chatting to musician who was packing away his violin . A good night in New York for a first time visitor.

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GREAT ENTERTAINMENT, Jun 14, 2008

reviewer: Sarah from The Great State of Texas

Fabulous!!! Just visited NYC with my Mother and 3 Aunts. We went to see Mamma Mia and Chicago. My favorite, by far, was Chicago and I'de love to see it again and again. The women were gorgeous and the men were ...gorgeous. The movie was OK and I didn't have any expectation for the play, but I was knocked out! I laughed a lot, and what an inspiration to get in shape! I can't say enough good things about it. If you stay in Times Square or close by, try the Rickshaw ride home. We laughed even more! GREAT FUN!
Oh yeah, Mamma Mia was really good too.

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Great show, Aug 02, 2009

reviewer: Neli from Dallas tx

Great show great seats
saw show today
paid a fair price
the show was amazing great dancing & singing
the actors were all very energetic and were in their roles
excellent!!!

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Great night being seated and sitting., Nov 28, 2006

reviewer: Anonymous from Williamsport, PA

The show was excellent but I was as impressed by the usher who assisted an elderly women find a seat that did not require her to climb three difficult flights of stairs. Who expects any one to make an extra effort and provide consideration? Bravo the show and bravo the staff.

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more costume and scene changes, Apr 02, 2007

reviewer: Pthompson from USA

For $134 per seat each for a family of 3, I had expected more costume and scenery changes. The music and dancing were great while the plot as usual is silly, I had expected more from what I have been used to from many other Broadway productions. It was just not worth it!

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AWESOME SEATS at Broadway's Song & Dance CLASSIC!, Feb 02, 2011

reviewer: Chris from New York, NY

BEST show on Broadway! We got orchestra seats for 50 bucks,
without standing in line at the booth. There's a great website for
discount seats to the show - ChicagoOnBroadwayDiscounts.com
- get your tickets there, and have a blast at this awesome show!
We LOVED the legendary music of Kander & Ebb, and Fosse's
choreography.

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Paint The Town... With Chicago, Mar 19, 2011

reviewer: Roman Castillo Jr. from Austin, Texas

Hello. I saw "Chicago" for the first time on 3-17-11. It was a fabulous experience! The singing and dancing were first-rate. It's one thing to see video clips of the show online. But to see it in person is a magical moment. I was seated in the front row. Leigh Zimmerman (Velma) and Dylis Croman (Roxie) were A MA zing!! I'm especially familiar with the songs "All That Jazz" and "Nowadays / Hot Honey Rag". The Men of Chicago were also fantastic...especially two of the guys: Ryan Lowe and Jason Patrick Sands. Each did their part with great fervor and energy. Other shows rely on people floating in the air and doing acrobatics. Chicago's approach is pretty simple: sing it well, dance it with precision and act the heck out of the part. After the show, I took pics with Ryan, Leigh and Jason. They were ever so nice! Next time I'm in NYC, I will definitely see "Chicago" again. P.S. Thanks to Leigh Zimmerman for throwing me a red rose, at the end of the show. You're a doll!

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Chicago with Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Jan 06, 2010

reviewer: cdm from Massachusetts

Wow! My sister-in-law and I and our two daughters
(16 and 13 years old) were very impressed with how
Ashlee Simpson held her own on stage with both
singing and dancing. All of us had loved the movie
and had to get used to the theater format - which in
the end we felt really did the musical justice. The
music and acting were great. A minimalist approach,
but not more was needed. Witty and wonderful
show.

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Chicago is A MUST SEE!!!, Dec 21, 2006

reviewer: Denise from New York City

I saw Chicago 2 days ago in New York and I can't stop thinking about it. I play the songs over and over again on my iPod. I thought the performance was amazing. It was fun and cute and I had a great time. Michelle Dejean is absolutely AMAZING as Roxie Hart. I loved her performance. I also couldn't help but notice Shawn Emamjomeh's performance as the Jury, it was great! The overall cast performance was fantastic. R. Lowe was brillant. Thanks for the good time.

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OH! WHAT A SHOW!, Sep 05, 2008

reviewer: Andy Spokes from UK

Saw the show at the end of August, and what a show! The whole cast gave 100% and made the audience feel like it was the first night. May I congratulate all of you and thank you for making my dream of how a show on Broadway would be, come true.

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Michelle Williams was AWFUL, Mar 19, 2010

reviewer: E. Akers from Kennebunk, Maine

Unfortunately, if you put a mediocre performer next to phenomenal performers, she's going to look even worse than she is. Roxy was played by Michelle Williams (the least known Destiny's Child member) and she was beyond awful. The woman can't dance and can't act. Other than that, the show was great. Velma was amazing as were all the chorus members. I would have given it higher than 2.5 stars if Michelle Williams hadn't dragged the show down so much. If I were visiting NY, I would wait until they had someone else playing Roxy before buyint tickets to see chicago.

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Amazing show, May 31, 2010

reviewer: Leonid Cherny from Moscow, Russia

I was in Ambassador theater at Jan, 08, 2010, together with my friends. I was impressed, really. Ashlee Simpson was funny, other cast was brilliant. I am not a big fan of Musical as a genre, but when i come back to NYC, i come back to Ambassador and try to see chicago again.
PS - Deidre Goodwin, Brent Barrett and Roz Ryan - the best!!!

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Brilliant show!, Aug 03, 2010

reviewer: Loes de Ruiter from Amsterdam, Netherlands

Me and my sister have visited the theatre on July 25 and we had a wonderful evening thanks to the leading ladies Ruthie Henshall and Amra-Faye Wright and the rest of the cast. We recommand the show to everyone we meet!

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Roxie oddly miscast, Jul 11, 2006

reviewer: Vicki Sands from Virginia

I have to agree with the previous reviewer from San Diego
that Rita Wilson's turn as Roxie was less than exciting. I
know today that 40 is the "new 20" and while Rita Wilson is a
lovely woman, I thought she was indeed much too old for
the role of a young, fame-hungry dancer...oh, where was
the dancing??? Nearly everyone else on stage danced
incredibly, but Roxie barely moved. Her voice was lovely,
but she delivered all of her lines with a kind of silly smile--
she was elegant and poised, even when trying to come
across as vulgar. During the intermission we overheard
nearly everyone around us talking about the same things:
"She isn't dancing! Isn't she too old for this part?" Loved
the small, intimate venue but was sorely disappointed in this
latest run of what should be a dazzling show...but the lead
fell flat.

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windermere to nyc, Jan 13, 2008

reviewer: David from Windermere, England

we visited new york in 2005. we had to see a show , so we
went to see chicago. we sat 2 rows from the front and caught a
rose at the end. i gave it to my girlfriend and still have it to this
day... great show

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Stunning, Feb 15, 2010

reviewer: Bernie from Bonnells Bay \"Down Under in Aussieland\"

After lining up at the box office,I was lucky enough to score a seat in August 2008. The whole New York scene for a visiting Aussie was enough to send the senses into orbit. The show was magnificent and I feel sorry for people who criticise and expect too much of the artists.

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Great show!, Apr 25, 2010

reviewer: Alexander Mokretsov from Moscow, Russia

Me & my wife have seen Chicago on April, 24 2010 & totally loved it! The music and the actors were amazing. Bianca Marroquin was so marvellous playing the role of Roxy. She's a real star! Thanks for the wonderful evening!

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Fantastic!, Jun 02, 2010

reviewer: Gabor BenkĂ¶ from Lund, Sweden

We've seen the show on May 18. Ruthie H, Matthew S, and Raymond B were great, thanx to the whole team for the outstanding evening. I warmly recommend this Broadway musical!

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"Oh what a show", Sep 08, 2010

reviewer: Andrew and Sharon Reece from Yorkshire England

On the 22nd July 2010, my wife and i went to see
chicago on the day we were married. Oh what a day,
oh what a show!!!! Ruthie Henshall was magnificent
as Roxy. Amra Fay-Wright was superlative in the role
of Velma, and John O'Hurley as Billy Flynn was
unbeatable. There were no elaborate scene changes,
no flashy costumes. The show relied entirely on the
talent contained within it, and it paid off in
spades. WORLD, GO SEE IT.

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wonderful!, Sep 19, 2011

reviewer: sydney from Atlanta, GA

it was everything I hoped for and more! the singing was spot
on and the dancing was fantastic! I would recommend it to
anyone!

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Not so fabulous, Oct 13, 2011

reviewer: deeners from Canada

I was so looking forward to this show, but honestly, I sat there bored. I felt like there was no energy to the show, the cast was just going through the motions. I regret going because it's all I think about when I hear the soundtrack

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Chicago on Broadway, Nov 03, 2011

reviewer: Alan Hodgkinson from New York

This was my 1st time in New York and the theatre, so
wasn't too sure what to expect. The theatre was a little
cramped We were in row A on mezz in centre, providing
excellent stage views. The stage appeared a little bland. Just
the orchestra stack in the centre, but this was not a
problem as it provided a backdrop to the play. The cast and
orchestra were fantastic. Keeping the audiences attention
from start to finish. My personal favourite being Chris
Sullivan as Amos, the poor, husband of Roxy Hart. I would
thoroughly recommend Chicago to anyone wanting to visit
a broadway show. Next time I visit the theatre, I hope the
experience is as enjoyable as this one.

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Lacked Passion, Nov 25, 2011

reviewer: Camo from New York

My daughter and I came from Australia to see Chicago on
Broadway - where the place dreams are made of! We almost
had that dream! The show started off without life or passion. I
share some of the earlier reviewers remarks that they looked
tired and old. So unfortunate. The good news is that the cast
gained energy as the show progressed. But I wouldn't
recommend it to friends. So sorry to say. :(

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Don't waste your money!, Dec 01, 2011

reviewer: Anonymous from Anytown, AT 55555

I saw this show last weekend with my boyfriend and was very disappointed! The cast is small, there were no change of costumes... It seemed as though it was a low budget show! I would not recommend seeing this!

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Friendly Staff, Nov 10, 2012

reviewer: Jodi Reilly from Clermont, FL

We saw Chicago in NY and the staff at the theater
were very friendly and helpful. I had my mom with me
and she was in a wheelchair, we had to go in the
back door and they helped us to our seats. They even
came back after the show to see if they could help
us. And made sure that they stayed with us so they
could get us back out the door.

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LOVED Chicago at the Ambassador, Aug 23, 2013

reviewer: R&R from PA

I LOVED the play Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre !
The Theatre was lovely... I was sitting in the back
but still felt the seats were great. The production
was very, very good . The acting, singing, and
dancing were beyond fantastic. I would highly
recommend it.

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Chicago Disapoints, Mar 14, 2014

reviewer: Disapointed in NY from New York, New York

Was very disapointed with the show, lack of costume change, no backdrops, band on stage. It made for disapointing birthday night! I wished I would have read the reviews before attending the show, I would have picked something else to see. It was not worth the money or my time.

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Better than Heaven!, May 13, 2014

reviewer: Steve Delaney from Wales-United Kingdom

This was the 22nd time i have seen this masterpiece of theatre and it certainly wont be the last!!!
Sheer MAGIC.
If you dont go to see this, you have never lived.
WOW!!!!!